Primary and secondary downlink synchronization signals are used by the user equipment (UE) to obtain the cell identity and frame timing. The UE uses the demodulation reference signal (DM-RS) and the channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS) to aid channel estimation and to support measurements. For phase noise compensation, the UE uses the PDSCH phase tracking reference signal (PT-RS). Positioning reference signal (PRS) is used to estimate the position of the UE in the wireless network.
Synchronization Signal Blocks and Bursts
Generate multiple 5G NR synchronization signal blocks (SSBs) to form a synchronization signal burst (SS burst).
NR Channel Estimation Using CSI-RS
Perform channel estimation using CSI-RS symbols and indices mapped into a carrier resource grid.
Learn how to measure the CSI-RSRP, CSI-RSSI, and CSI-RSRQ using the CSI-RS.